MUD!
Welcome to our Children's Garden
This program was designed to nurture and encourage the relationship between young children and the natural world with the hopes of inspiring the next generation of stewards. The Garden teacher leads children in caring for the garden spaces, facilitates inquiry-based discussion, bridges the disconnect that children have with their food, and encourages children to look through a sustainability lens.
Dana has been an educator for over 10 years. She has taught in a variety of pedagogical settings, including teaching at forest and nature preschools. Dana is passionate about helping children connect to nature and believes that every child has the right to a meaningful, wonder-filled and playful childhood. Outside of school, Dana tends to a community garden, enjoys hiking, playing with her cat Coyote and is actively involved in her community. She looks forward to working with the children and staff at the J.